This is lesson 28 from Idiom Part 3. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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In our previous English idiom lesson, we cover below:
Idioms Related To Sleep and Dreams
English Idiom Part 3- Lesson 28- Idioms about Speed
1- Spread like wildfire = To become known or disseminate extremely quickly.
The news of their engagement spread like wildfire on social media.
2- Get your skates on = To hurry up.
You’d better get your skates on or we’ll miss the train!
3- As if there was no tomorrow = Doing something with great energy or recklessness, as if it were the last chance.
She was shopping as if there was no tomorrow during the sale.
4- Take your time = Not hurry; do something at a comfortable pace.
Take your time with the test, there’s no rush.
5- No sooner said than done! = Done immediately after being mentioned.
You want the files printed? No sooner said than done!
6- Like a bat out of hell = Very fast and recklessly.
He drove away like a bat out of hell when he heard the sirens.
7- Put the brakes on = To slow down or stop an activity.
Management decided to put the brakes on the new marketing campaign.
8- Make good time = To travel quickly; arrive earlier than expected.
We made very good time and reached the hotel before sunset.
9- Get off to a flying start = To begin very well or successfully.
The team got off to a flying start with two early goals.
10- Drag your feet = To do something slowly because you don’t want to do it.
He kept dragging his feet on finishing the report.
11- In no time= Very quickly.
She fixed the issue in no time at all.
12- Like a shot = Immediately and very fast.
When the bell rang, he ran out like a shot.
13- In a flash = Instantly or very quickly.
The magician disappeared in a flash.
14- At a snail’s pace = Extremely slowly.
Traffic was moving at a snail’s pace due to the accident.
15- At the drop of a hat = Immediately and without hesitation.
He’s ready to travel at the drop of a hat for a good opportunity.
16- For a split second = For a very brief moment.
For a split second, I thought I lost my phone.
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Idioms Related To Starting and Stopping
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